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Non-Turbo Model

  1. Remove the bracket - grille UPR, and the grille assembly - front CTR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Grille>REMOVAL>FRONT GRILLE UPPER (TYPE A) .
  2. Using a marker pen, make alignment marks (A) on the hood COMPL - front and the striker - front hood.
    G12508627Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the striker - front hood from the hood COMPL - front.
    G12520132Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Change the mounting position of the stay assembly - front hood from (A) to (B), and completely open the hood COMPL - front.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

    G12508628Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the V-belt covers.
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  6. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  7. Remove the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
  9. Loosen the clamp (B) securing the air cleaner case (rear) to the air intake boot.
  10. Loosen the clamp (C) which secures the throttle body to the air intake boot.
    G12508630Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and place the air intake boot aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    G12508631Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Lift up the vehicle.
  13. Remove the under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  14. Remove the under cover front - transmission. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>General Description>COMPONENT>FLOOR UNDER PROTECTOR .
  15. Drain the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  16. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  17. Disconnect the oil level switch connector from the engine wiring harness, and remove the clip (A) securing the harness.
    G12508632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (Hydraulic engine mounting model)
    G12508633Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (Solid engine mounting model)
    G12508634Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the electric power steering gearbox. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Electric Power Steering Gearbox>REMOVAL .
  21. Remove the front drive shaft LH. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Front Drive Shaft>REMOVAL .
  22. Lower the vehicle.
  23. Disconnect the bulkhead connector from the transmission harness connector (A) and the inhibitor harness connector (B), and remove the transmission radio ground terminal (C) from the vehicle. (CVT model)
    G12508635Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the pitching stopper.
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  25. Remove the transmission cover. (CVT model)
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  26. Remove the transmission harness stay and move to the engine side. (CVT model)
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the transmission connector from touching the A/C pressure hose during engine lift-up.
    G12508638Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Lift up the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    CAUTION: When lifting up the engine, pay attention to the clearance of each part and be careful not to lift the engine too much, in order to prevent damaging the vehicle.
    G12508639Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the engine mounting LH from the engine.
    G12508640Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove clip (A) from the oil pan upper, and remove the oil level switch.
    G12508641Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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